Shapster's Game of Life 2.0 [Closed-Started]

[CounterAttack]

About half an hour after Micah had left, true to Ebony's word, the front door opened to reveal her and Ben. "Hey," Jenna said with a smile. "How's Michelle?"

"She's broken her left arm and leg, so she won't be around for a while," Ebony answered for Ben. "I also got word from your dad; he's due in at the airport tomorrow about midday, so we're both going out to the airport to meet him as soon as he walks out the gate. Do you want to come?"

"Actually, I might have plans. There's a party of some sort happening within a few days; I need to get word from someone, maybe Tori or Lyla, as to the details." As she spoke, Jenna quickly put the glasses she and Micah had used in the dishwasher to minimize the chance of any awkward questions.

"Right. 'Scuse me, all. No doubt I've missed a lot online," Ben said as he hurried upstairs to his room and computer. Jenna started looking through the pantry for something to cook for dinner. "You don't mind if I cook tonight, Mum? You look rushed off your feet."

"Go right ahead, Jen."

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About twenty minutes later, Jenna had whipped up a stir-fry, and everyone was digging in.

 

[Nexus424]

Drake smiled thinking of her friends reaction as he was sure that some of them would have wanted to do what he did if they hadn't had to already on one occasion. Feeling the pills kick in as his eyes developed R.E.M. for a brief moment, for which he looked down at his plate to make sure she didn't see. He breathed deep and figured he would give her some reassurance about the party. "No no I'm fine with the not drinking. I'm used to it. Besides, someone has to be sane while the rest of you guys get crazy." Drake couldn't help but laugh internally at the irony in his words. Him being the sane one out of them. "Trust me you've got nothing to worry about. No need to feel bad." Taking a sip of his drink he chomped into the salad a bit more.

 

[Shapsters]

"Well thats good to know, you can watch my back, make sure no one takes advantage of me!" Tori laughed and continued, "But it'll be great to have you there, we can go swimming, have some fun!"

Tori and Drake finished their meals and talked for about an hour, they made mostly small talk and Tori could tell Drake really did stay in too long.

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"Well it was great having you Drake, and thanks again for what you did today." Tori kissed him on the cheek again then stepped back, "I will text you the details on the part ok? Goodnight."

 

[Nexus424]

Drake laughed at the thought of being the girls bodyguard as he did fit the bill slightly if you compared the both of them. With a slight smile and a low laugh he said, "Must be nice to have a bodyguard then huh?" After sharing a short laugh he continued. "Yes that all sounds very fun I can't wait.

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"Once again no problem. I couldn't not do it, if that makes any sense. This was a wonderful dinner, thank you." Feeling another kiss along his cheek something in the back of his mind sparked as he listened to the rest of what she was saying. "Alright I'll await your text. Can't wait to meet up with you again and see your friends. Have a nice night." Drake began waving as he walked towards his car hopping in the 'vette and driving off. As he drove back to his apartment he looked up in the sky slightly and all that came out of him mouth was a solemn, "Very nice girl. Glad I meet her."

 

[Shapsters]

Next Day

"Ya o, so it starts at 5? Get in enough time for swimming and drinking? Alright, sounds good." Tori hung up the phone, she opened up her conacts and selected all of her close friends:

Prty srts @ 5, swming & drinking inclded, tell EVERYONE

Tori smiled, she was determined to make this party awesome by getting as many people as possible to come.

 

[CounterAttack]

Jenna's phone buzzed on her bedside table; a text message. She immediately grabbed the phone and read the text from Tori:

Prty srts @ 5, swming & drinking inclded, tell EVERYONE

Jenna practically bounced off the walls as she began to pack a somewhat larger bag than the one she had used yesterday, putting in her usual things; wallet, keys, the small notebook and pen she always carried in case she needed to write down a phone number or special message, and a change of clothes, to be on the safe side.

Once she had finished, she sent a reply to Tori:

Every1? So do I bring Ben and Michelle? They're both underage. But then, so am I. =D

 

[Mookie_Magnus]

Micah got a text message from Tori about the details of the party. With a few taps of his fingers, he forwarded to anyone who would go to this sort of thing. Various people on the Gymnastics team, some people from D&D club, a couple of people from Drama, and a few others.

Micah checked his phone and saw that he still had a few hours. He decided that he would need something high in fat and starch in order to soak up all the booze. He decided on a late lunch of pasta in a cream-sauce. Simple to make, and a good way to get rid of that leftover chicken he had.

 

[NeoAC]

Spoiler: OOC

I'm going to assume I got one of those...

Ryan was just about to head down to grab that steak lunch he was dreaming about when he heard the strains of "Breath" that alerted him that he had a text. A party, right on! Bought time I got something going on here! I should buy a bunch of stuff for this. Or maybe find out where it is first...

Ryan dashed off a quick text back.

 Kool dude, Ill bring sum stuff 4 drinks. Wher is dis parT @? Asumin beach?

"Ah, so, I'll get me that steak, then head to the store and get some potent potables for $200. That sounds right." Ryan popped his new hat on before continuing on his way down.

 

[ae86gamer]

Lyla rolled over in her bed, grabbing her phone after she had heard it buzz. She looked at the screen and saw that she had gotten a text message from Tori.

Prty srts @ 5, swming & drinking inclded, tell EVERYONE

Lyla jumped out of bed and started to get ready. It was three o'clock, which gave her about an hour and a half to get dressed. "I'll have to rush but I should be able to make it in time."

 

[Nexus424]

Drake looked down at his pocket where his phone was as it buzzed with a text message. He was busy cleaning his carpet as he did every few days. Reaching into his pocket and pulling his phone out he popped it open and read the message.

Prty srts @ 5, swming & drinking inclded, tell EVERYONE

"Huh, wasn't expecting that." Thinking back to the events of the last day he grinned and nodded his head slightly to himself. "Oh yeah, Tori." Thinking to himself as the part that said invite everybody rung in his head he couldn't help but chuckle slightly. "Well that wont be too hard." Pulling out his phone he rung up his cousin Devaughn. Sure he was family, but at the same time he was a friend and a crazy man at the exact same time.

As the phone rang and Devaughn picked up Drake spoke in a laid back tone.

"Yo Devaughn, you remember that girl."

"No I didn't 'smash' shut up and listen. She's got a little drinking and swimming party going on and I meeting her little string of friends. You in?"

"No no I don't expect you to break the ice, I know you like parties jackass."

"Ugh shut-up, you comin or not. Might be some good 'bait' there."

"Yeah that's what I thought. See you there..."

However just as Drake was about to hang up the phone Devaughn had said something quick that messed with him slightly. Speaking in a much more serious tone Devaughn spoke lightly into the speaker. "Party or not Drake don't forget you have therapy today."

Drake sighed, "Yeah I know. It's better I have it right before the party anyway."

Devaughn sighed glad to see Drake wasn't thinking about skipping it. "Good good, You want me there with you."

"No no, I'll be fine. See you at the party man. I'll let you know when it's jumping so you can come at a good time. Peace..."

Drake closed his cell while turning off the silent vacuum as he slide it back into the closet. Putting on some shoes and walking outside he groaned as he hopped in his car and headed off to therapy.

 

[Lost In The Void]

Josh was getting back from the liquor store, when a burst of dance music erupted from his pocket. Putting down the surprise on the counter, he pulled out his IPhone and checked his messages,

Prty srts @ 5, swming & drinking inclded, tell EVERYONE

. "Well I don't have many people to tell, who already don't know so I guess I'll just bring this."

He ran up to his room to put the finishing touches on himself before he would leave for the party. He put on his nicest clothes and found his sunglasses hanging from his bed post and put them on. His image was complete. He sent a quick text back to Tori,

Location of the Beach House, I'm new remember

 

[Aqualung]

Nathan yawned casually and reached blindly for the brown bottle sitting on the cement patio stone nearby. The blue lawn chair sagged beneath his weight, its dark colour absorbing the warmth of the sunlight and seeping comfort into his skin and bones. Finally gripping the beer with his long fingers, he raised it to his lips and took a long sip. As he did so, his phone buzzed loudly to interrupt the calm, causing Nate to jump and spill the liquid across his chin. Coughing and frowning in annoyance, he reached into his pocket and looked for the messages.

As he read it, he lowered the bottle and ran his hand through his hair. This has been a hell of a week... What else can go wrong? ...What else can go right?

The beer was already beginning to dry on his skin, becoming sticky and irritating. With a gentle smile on his lips, he sat up and strode back into the empty house. A shower, a shave, and change of clothes, and he'd be good as new. Tonight would be a change for the better.

 

[Mookie_Magnus]

After Micah had finished eating, and put things away, he took out his cellphone. He dialed Jenna's number, and sent her a text.

I pick u up about 4:45. Or do u have a ride 4 the party?

Micah saw that he had a text from Ryan, so he decided to answer.

Ya. The beach. Look 4 part of beach with a huge rock formation.

 

[CounterAttack]

As Jenna ate leftover stir-fry for lunch, her phone buzzed again, signaling another text, this one from Micah.

I pick u up about 4:45. Or do u have a ride 4 the party?

She quickly sent back a response:

Sounds good, might b bringing Ben along if Tori says it's ok.

then finished lunch and cleared up her dishes.

"And now I wait," she said to herself. It would be a while yet until Micah or the rest of her family turned up; Ebony and Ben were at the airport.

 

[NeoAC]

Ryan was at the liquor store, his cart filled up with beverages. "Let's see, 72 bottles of MGD, 40 of Smirnoff, 40 of Captain Morgan, 40 of Tanqueray, and for the ladies, 48 Mike's Hard Lemonades. Yes this should just about cover it." He wheeled all his purchases towards the checkout and took out a couple of bills from the wad of his winnings from the previous night. "That should cover it....Greg."

"Wow, someone's set for the weekend," the lackey said, ringing up the purchases.

"If it lasts that long," Ryan replied, moving the booze outside. The cab was still waiting. Breath rang against, and Ryan stopped the cart to check his phone. "Ah, OK, I've seen that spot from the balcony I think. Didn't know there was a house there." Ryan quickly texted back.

K. I no dat. Wil c u ther n tel evry1 i got booze covrd.

Noting the time on the phone, he figured he had a bit of time to get spiffed up. "Tell you what man, you take me back to the hotel and just park for a bit, I gotta move some of this stuff upstairs, and fish my cooler out of the room, and then I'll get you to take me beach side, OK?" The cabbie nodded as Ryan jumped back in, ready to make the final preparations for the party.

 

[Shapsters]

Tori checked her phone, she pulled a t-shirt over her bikini and grabbed the phone, she read Josh's first,

Not beach house, jst beach, jst drive toward ocean, u will c it

Then Jenna:

Sure, I am not responsible for them though ;P

She then opened her contacts and selected Drake:

Sory to ask ths of u, but can u grab $30 worth of beer?  n e kind thx, will pay back

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Tori pulled into the parking lot of the beach, guys and girls her age were already swimming and drinking, she smiled and began running toward the beach. Everyone greeted her with loud cheers and yells as she jogged onto the beach. She quickly pulled her shorts and t-shirt off and ran into the water.

Spoiler: Ooc

Just assume Tori was the first one there, she is swimming in a bikini when everyone arrives!

 

[Mookie_Magnus]

Micah pulled his car up to the curb in front of Jenna's house. His watch said 4:44, right on time. In the trunk, he had a couple of coolers filled with various non-alcoholic beverages, as he assumed that the liquor would be taken care of very well... At least, that's what the text he got from Ryan told him.

Micah walked up their walkway to the front door, and rang the doorbell.

 

[NeoAC]

"Right here is good, mate," Ryan told the cab driver. He handed him a pair of $20s "Change is yours man."

"Thank you sir!"

The blue cooler made its way out of the trunk. It was massive, but it needed to be. 24 MGDs, and 12 Mike's were in there, the harder stuff being saved for times where mixing would be able to be completed, and the hallway ice machine was more than willing to make a contribution.

Thank god I already changed into to my trunks. Doesn't matter if I get wet now.

"Now, Micah said it was on the beach by the rocks.....Ah, there they are!" Ryan lugged the cooler over by the formation. He saw a couple of people already out in the water, but he didn't know if any of them were related to the party. He decided to just place the cooler on the sand and sit down until the people he knew showed up. He took out the rest of the bottle of water he had earlier and started sipping while he was waiting.

 

[CounterAttack]

"Ben, let's go! Our ride's here!" Jenna yelled as she opened the door, smiling at Micah. "Hey, Micah. I think we're set." Ben hurried downstairs with a phone attached to his ear. "'Kay, I'll tell you all about it soon as I get the chance. Yes, I will, Michelle, but right now, gotta go. Love you. Bye." He hung up, stuck the phone in his pocket and turned to Jenna and Micah. "Hey, man. How's it going?"

Jenna adjusted the bag on her shoulders. To be on the safe side, it had a small tag around one of the straps, with the words "J. de Sarago" written on it.

 

[Mookie_Magnus]

"Hey Jen." Micah gave her a hug as she came out of the house, followed by her brother. "You look great. Both of you do."

Ben hung up his phone, and greeted Micah with a fist bump.

"Hey, man. How's it going?" Ben asked.

"Not bad, not bad." Micah greeted Ben. "Glad to see that Michelle's still well enough to talk your ear off. You looking forward to this? I got some sodas and energy drinks in the trunk, just in case you're a light-weight."